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Aug 16

CSN Giveaway!

CSN Stores and me are teaming up once again to bring you another awesome giveaway.  One lucky reader will win a $40 gift certificate good at any of their stores.  They have over 200+ online stores that sell just about anything you could wan (read full article)

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Aug 11

Madras Chicken

Madras chicken may not be an authentic Indian dish, but it can be found at every Indian restaurant in America.  If you don't normally make curries this is a great one to try, because it uses curry powder.  So there is only one spice to buy (read full article)

Chicken, indian, Quick

Aug 09

Hoisin Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

This recipe combines two of my favorite things Asian flavors and grilling.  Hoisin sauce is one of those things you either love or you hate.  It has a strong assertive flavor.  I love Hoisin and use it all the time in stir-fries.  (read full article)

Asian, Grilling, Pork

Aug 03

Black Pepper Chicken

One of my favorites at the Chinese buffet is black pepper chicken.  Those yummy little bits of deep fried chicken in that spicy black pepper sauce, I could eat it every day.  This version is not deep fried and I could still eat it everyday (read full article)

Asian, Chicken, Quick

Jul 29

Giveaway Time!!!

I have a confession to make this week I haven't cooked very much,  unless you consider frozen potstickers and Jeno's pizza rolls cooking.  So Instead of sharing a recipe today I thought it would be nice to share with you a few blogs that I (read full article)

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Jul 21

Alabama Cookies

I'm seldom in the mood to make cookies, but last night I couldn't sleep.  So it was the perfect time to make cookies.  I jotted down this recipe a long time ago from one of my mom's old cookbooks.  They seemed to have just a (read full article)

baking, coconut, cookies, pecans

Jul 14

Grilled Chicken with Chopped Greek Salad

Maybe it's because I binged on homemade ice cream or maybe it's just because it is so hot outside, but tonight I just wanted something light and healthy for dinner.  So for dinner I cooked one of my favorite summer time meals.  Grille (read full article)

Chicken, Greek, Grilling, healthy, Recipes, Salads

Jul 12

Chocolate Frosty Ice Cream

Earlier this week my new ice cream freezer was delivered.  Now I already had a ice cream freezer, but I wanted an old fashioned one that you fill the bucket with ice and rock salt.  I couldn't hardly wait to try out my new freezer.&nb (read full article)

desserts, easy, ice cream

Jul 11

And the winner is...

First let me thank everyone who participated.  Nearly 100 names were in the pot and the name I drew was CathysRunning.  So Cathy you are the winner of the $40 CSM Stores gift certificate.  Cathy please email me so you can co (read full article)

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Jul 05

Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

There are a lot of good store bought barbecue sauces out there, but I usually prefer to make my own.  Here is the recipe I make most often.  It is sweet with just the right amount of heat and it has the wonderful flavor of bourbon.  T (read full article)

barbecue, Grilling, sauces

Jul 02

Blackberry Bourbon Sour

Most summer cocktails are...well very girlie.  There is just something wrong about a man drinking a pink drink with a paper umbrella.  Here is a drink that no man will be embarrassed to hold and that everyone at your summer cookout will lo (read full article)

bourbon, drinks

Jul 01

Sweet Balsamic Grilled Chicken

I think marinades are about the best and easiest way to ensure moist and flavorful grilled chicken.  This one is so delicious.  It is slightly sweet and and has just enough heat to balance the sweetness.  It is also great fo (read full article)

balsamic vinegar, Chicken, Grilling, Wine

Jun 24

Giveaway Time Again!

Yes...You heard correctly!  I know I just had a giveaway, but CSN Stores has kindly offered to sponsor this giveaway.  One lucky reader will win a $40 gift certificate good at any of their stores.  They have 200+ online stores that sel (read full article)

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Jun 16

Three Cheese Baked Ziti

Lately my schedule has left me with little time to cook. If it wasn't for dishes like this one that can be prepared the night before and just popped in the oven, dinner would probably be a frozen pizza or something from a drive-thru. Of course this (read full article)

easy, Pasta

Jun 15

Giveaway Winners!

Winners?  Yes, I decided to give away both copies of the book.  I already have too many cookbooks and the ones I have are so disorganized...the bookshelves are over flowing!  So instead of adding to my clutter, I'd rather give it to o (read full article)

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Jun 13

Morgan Creek Vineyard Wine Tasting

This past week has been pretty rough for me.  I've been waking up at 4:30 in the morning and some days not getting off work until 7 o'clock in the evening.  So I'm pretty exhausted.  It felt like the weekend would never get here.  (read full article)

Wine

Jun 05

Pineapple Sherberita

My favorite drink is a margarita.  I love the classic lime, but I am also a huge fan of other fruit flavored margaritas.  In the summertime frozen margaritas are a must.  This one is so refreshing.  It's made with fresh pine (read full article)

drinks, pineapple, Sherberita

Jun 04

Fried Green Tomatoes with Guthrie's Sauce

During the summer in the South most people have more tomatoes than they know what to do with.  Either you have a garden or know someone who has a garden, so there is usually an endless supply of tomatoes.  Growing up my dad's garden produc (read full article)

sauces, southern food, tomatoes

Jun 01

The Gift of Southern Cooking....GIVEAWAY!!!

I read cooking magazines and cookbooks and that is about it.  So I guess you could say I'm an expert on cookbooks, because I have read so many.  Yesterday I was in the bookstore and found a wonderful cookbook, The Gift of Southern Coo (read full article)

giveaway, southern food

May 28

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Nothing is better than a fresh baked muffin in the morning.  From scratch muffins always taste better than the box mixes and are not much more work.  Since I still have so many strawberries leftover from my curb market binge buy, maki (read full article)

baking, Bread and Muffins, strawberries

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